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10 free, exam-style LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) practice questions with answers and explanations. No signup required. Work through them below, then take the full free LEED GA practice test to study every exam domain.

Question 1

A project team is preparing to register a new office building for LEED certification. The team is unsure which organization they will pay registration fees to and which organization will ultimately review their documentation and award the certification. Which statement correctly describes the relationship between USGBC and GBCI?

  1. USGBC develops the LEED rating systems and reviews project documentation; GBCI only issues the LEED Green Associate credential
  2. USGBC develops the LEED rating systems; GBCI is an independent third-party organization that certifies projects and credentials professionals
  3. USGBC and GBCI are two names for the same organization, used interchangeably in LEED documentation
  4. GBCI develops the LEED rating systems; USGBC reviews project applications as a member benefit
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Correct answer: B - USGBC develops the LEED rating systems; GBCI is an independent third-party organization that certifies projects and credentials professionals

Question 2

A LEED v4 BD+C: New Construction project achieves 58 base points across the seven main credit categories, plus 4 Innovation points and 3 Regional Priority points. What certification level does the project earn?

  1. Certified
  2. Silver
  3. Gold
  4. Platinum
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Correct answer: C - Gold

Question 3

A project team wants to earn the Enhanced Refrigerant Management credit by using only refrigerants that meet the credit's environmental thresholds without requiring the calculation option. Which combination of refrigerant properties satisfies this credit pathway?

  1. Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of 0 and Global Warming Potential (GWP) less than 50
  2. Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) less than 0.05 and Global Warming Potential (GWP) less than 100
  3. Any HFC refrigerant, since HFCs have an ODP of 0
  4. Any refrigerant compliant with the Montreal Protocol phase-out schedule
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Correct answer: A - Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of 0 and Global Warming Potential (GWP) less than 50

Question 4

An owner wants to offset 100% of the project's electricity use through a renewable energy purchase to support the Green Power and Carbon Offsets credit. Which procurement strategy meets the credit requirements?

  1. A one-year contract for Green-e Climate certified carbon offsets covering total electricity use
  2. A two-year contract for Green-e Energy certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) sourced from facilities that came online within the past 15 years
  3. A five-year contract for unbundled carbon credits from any internationally recognized registry
  4. Direct purchase of utility green power for 12 months at any price premium
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Correct answer: B - A two-year contract for Green-e Energy certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) sourced from facilities that came online within the past 15 years

Question 5

A project team is selecting a roofing product for a low-sloped roof (slope ≤ 2:12) and wants the roof to comply with the Heat Island Reduction credit using the initial Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) compliance pathway. What is the minimum initial SRI value the roofing product must achieve?

  1. 39
  2. 64
  3. 78
  4. 82
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Correct answer: D - 82

Question 6

A commercial office project must comply with the Indoor Water Use Reduction prerequisite, which requires a minimum reduction in indoor potable water consumption from a calculated baseline. What is the required minimum reduction, and what document establishes the baseline flow rates used in this calculation?

  1. 20% reduction from a baseline established by the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992
  2. 30% reduction from a baseline established by ASHRAE 90.1-2010
  3. 20% reduction from a baseline established by the EPA WaterSense program
  4. 25% reduction from a baseline established by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
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Correct answer: A - 20% reduction from a baseline established by the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992

Question 7

A flooring product specification sheet states that the material contains 30% post-consumer recycled content and 20% pre-consumer (post-industrial) recycled content by weight. According to the LEED v4 valuation method for recycled content, what is the LEED-recognized recycled content value of this material?

  1. 25%
  2. 40%
  3. 50%
  4. 60%
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Correct answer: B - 40%

Question 8

A developer is planning a new mixed-use building and wants the project to fulfill all three components of the triple bottom line - people, planet, and profit. The developer is evaluating which strategy best demonstrates a balanced commitment across all three. Which approach most effectively addresses all three pillars simultaneously?

  1. Maximizing the building's solar photovoltaic array to reduce utility costs
  2. Restoring native habitat on the project site to support local biodiversity
  3. Designing daylit, well-ventilated spaces with operable windows that reduce energy bills, qualify for local tax incentives, and improve occupant health and productivity
  4. Pursuing the highest possible LEED certification level regardless of project cost
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Correct answer: C - Designing daylit, well-ventilated spaces with operable windows that reduce energy bills, qualify for local tax incentives, and improve occupant health and productivity

Question 9

A LEED v4 BD+C: New Construction project must satisfy the Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance prerequisite. Which referenced standard establishes the ventilation rate requirements that the project's mechanical ventilation system must meet?

  1. ASHRAE 90.1-2010, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
  2. ASHRAE 55-2010, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
  3. ASHRAE 62.1-2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
  4. ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, The Commissioning Process
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Correct answer: C - ASHRAE 62.1-2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

Question 10

To earn maximum points under the Enhanced Commissioning credit and ensure the commissioning process is integrated into design, the project's Commissioning Authority (CxA) should be engaged at what point in the project timeline?

  1. Before the start of construction documents, but no later than schematic design
  2. Before the end of the design development phase
  3. At project closeout, before substantial completion
  4. After substantial completion, during the warranty phase
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Correct answer: B - Before the end of the design development phase

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